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Welcome to the Comprehensive Cancer Program at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the
National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, the Colorado Comprehensive Cancer Program provides leadership and coordination of statewide cancer control efforts.
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Program History
The Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment received its initial grant from the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention for Comprehensive Cancer Control in 1998. The
grant was renewed in 2002 to continue the work of reducing cancer
morbidity and mortality, and increasing the quality of life of those
affected by cancer, for the citizens of Colorado.
Goal
The long-term goal of the program is to reduce cancer deaths and the disparity of death rates
in subpopulations of Colorado residents through the coordinated efforts of collaborative partners
of both public and private agencies.
Objectives
- Improve and expand the collaborative
efforts already in place through the
Colorado Cancer Coalition among the different stakeholders working on
cancer control in Colorado;
- Increase the use of the
Colorado
Cancer Plan as the statewide document directing cancer control
efforts;
- Develop a data-driven and science-based
process for prioritizing the elements of the Colorado Cancer Plan;
- Disseminate information available to
local communities and provide technical assistance to community
initiatives working on local cancer control efforts;
- Enhance surveillance capabilities through existing resources;
- Conduct collaborative public awareness and education projects; and
- Increase cancer-related policy development in a variety of settings.
Phone: 303-692-2520
Fax: 303-691-7721
Email:
cdphe.psdrequests@state.co.us
Denise
Steinbach, MPA
Comprehensive Cancer Program Director
Prevention Services Division
PSD-CCP-A 7380
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, CO 80246
303-692-2519 |
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